Depiction 101: Images Outline

One of the powerful features of Depiction is that you can bring any map or image into a depiction file and align it to the maps and imagery we provide. In some places OpenStreetMap has not been updated from its base data taken from the TIGER Census data, though you can help update it. Google or Bing Maps often provide more detailed maps and imagery. Or, perhaps you prefer the hybrid imagery/map they provide.

Windows Vista, 7 and XP Tablet Edition provide the Snipping Tool, which is very handy for collecting images from any online source or file. Other options include SnagIt, Easy Capture, Gadwin PrintScreen and Print Screen with MS Paint, PowerPoint or OpenOffice Impress.

Here is another trick for getting an image from Bing Maps:

Go to your desired area and zoom to the imagery level you'd like to have in your depiction

Select the Print option

In the preview window that comes up, right-click on the image and select Save As